ᐅ Matte or glossy white kitchen cabinet fronts for a rental apartment?

Hello,
Today I visited a furniture store to plan a U-shaped kitchen (open living area) for an apartment I rent out (new building).

I want to install a modern kitchen (white fronts, anthracite-colored countertop). The additional cost for glossy (Alpine white) surfaces when upgrading from foil to lacquer is 1,000 euros.

Now I’m wondering if it might be better to choose a matte kitchen front instead. Firstly, it is more resistant to wear, which is probably better for a rental apartment, and secondly, a matte surface might also be less expensive. Is the surcharge for lacquer on a matte front also this high? I didn’t ask the kitchen planner about that.
Are glossy fronts out of fashion now?

Best regards,
Robert

I can only share from my own experience that, depending on your preference, high-gloss fronts can be quite annoying. We had them in our previous apartment (also white). My wife was constantly wiping them. It didn’t bother me as much because I walk around at home without glasses and literally didn’t notice it in everyday life. But the smudges are definitely there.
When it comes to durability against marks, it probably depends more on the type of coating rather than whether it’s glossy or matte.

It's a matter of personal taste. Nothing more.
Apart from that, I have never rented out an apartment with a kitchen included. The tenant should have the freedom to design it themselves.

Forsberg21 schrieb:

Now I’m wondering if it might be better to choose a matte kitchen front. First, it’s more resistant, which is probably better in a rental apartment, and second, a matte surface might also be cheaper.

Who says a matte front is more resistant (and even cheaper)? Actually, glossy fronts are more prone to scratches. (Paint is only slightly more resistant than laminate.) Matte fronts, on the other hand, have the problem that stains (e.g., grease) can settle into the microscopic grooves. If you try to remove them (by rubbing), you “polish” the surface, which can cause it to lose its matte finish in those spots. So it depends on which downside you prefer. 😉

Forsberg21 schrieb:

I didn't ask the kitchen consultant about that.

Then you know what to do. 😉

For a rental apartment, durability outweighs design. Small damages are quickly visible on white surfaces. Based on instinct, I would lean toward paint rather than a film for this choice.

I’m just going to repeat what our product designers say. Yes, high gloss is out!